Allentown man sets house ablaze as cops rush to rescue

Allentown man arrested after setting fire during mental health crisis ALLENTOWN, PA – A tense situation unfolded Friday afternoon when a man allegedly set fire to his own home during a mental…

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Allentown officers rescue man in crisis from burning home, three hospitalized

ALLENTOWN, PA – A dramatic rescue unfolded Friday afternoon in Allentown when police and firefighters pulled a man from a burning home while responding to reports of a person in crisis who…

One dead, two injured after early morning shooting in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, PA. – One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting early Friday morning in Allentown following what police say was a fight that turned violent. According to…

Glitter bandit taunts Allentown cops with cryptic note

Mysterious glitter note sparks holiday whodunit at Allentown Police Department ALLENTOWN, PA — A strange note left outside the Allentown Police Department overnight has kicked off a lighthearted but curious holiday mystery,…

Allentown police renew appeal for information in 2006 murder of Robert Edwards

ALLENTOWN, PA – Detectives with the Allentown Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a nearly two-decade-old homicide that claimed the life of Robert Edwards in December 2006. Edwards…

Pedestrian dies after being struck on South Fourth Street in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, PA – A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on the 2400 block of South Fourth Street, according to the Allentown Police Department. The incident occurred…

Allentown woman stabs man in hand during domestic dispute

Allentown woman arrested after stabbing man during morning altercation in apartment Allentown, PA – A woman was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly stabbing a man in the hand during a domestic dispute…

Bomb threat sparks lockdown at Allentown high school

ALLENTOWN, PA – Classes came to an abrupt halt Monday morning when a bomb threat forced William Allen High School into lockdown shortly after 11 a.m. The Allentown Police Department, joined by…

Two juveniles arrested following bomb threat at Allentown high school

Two juveniles arrested following bomb threat at Allentown high school ALLENTOWN, PA — Two 14-year-old boys from Allentown have been charged with making terroristic threats at William Allen High School on Thursday…

Juvenile charged with terroristic threats after Allentown scare

Juvenile charged after false bomb threat forces evacuation at Allentown middle school Allentown, PA – A bomb threat at Trexler Middle School on Monday morning led to an emergency police response, evacuation,…

Allentown police charge student after false bomb threat at Trexler Middle School

Allentown, PA – A bomb threat that forced a police and fire response to Trexler Middle School on Monday morning has been deemed false, authorities confirmed. The incident began around 8:30 a.m.…

Two pedestrians injured after 71-year-old in SUV crashes into Allentown farmers market

Allentown, PA – A 71-year-old woman driving an Infiniti SUV struck two pedestrians and crashed into the Elias Farmers Market twice Friday afternoon, according to Allentown police. The incident happened on August…

Motorcyclist dies after high-speed crash on Tilghman Street in Allentown

A 25-year-old motorcyclist died early Sunday after crashing into a vehicle while speeding on Tilghman Street in Allentown, according to a statement from the city’s police department. The crash occurred around 3:20…

Allentown police hunt 31-year-old wanted in child sex assault case

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Authorities are searching for Julio Manuel Torres, 31, who is wanted in connection with the statutory sexual assault of a minor, the Allentown Police Department announced Thursday. Torres is…

Fatal Suitland crash leaves driver dead on Allentown Road

SUITLAND, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that left a man dead Saturday night in Suitland. The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on July…

Bethlehem man arrested in Allentown knife incident, charged with assault and threats

ALLENTOWN, PA — A Bethlehem man has been arrested and charged following a knife-related altercation in Allentown, authorities announced Thursday. On Wednesday, July 23, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Allentown…

South Whitehall man arrested in fatal Allentown shooting, faces homicide charges

ALLENTOWN, PA — A South Whitehall man has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide following the fatal shooting of a woman inside an Allentown residence early Tuesday morning, according to police.…

Man shot near 7th and Chew in Allentown, police say investigation ongoing

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A man was shot Thursday evening near 7th and Chew streets in Allentown, prompting a police investigation that remains active. Allentown Police responded to a report of gunfire at…

Man shot near 7th and Chew in Allentown, police say investigation ongoing

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A man was shot Thursday evening near 7th and Chew streets in Allentown, prompting a police investigation that remains active. Allentown Police responded to a report of gunfire at…

Woman critically injured in early morning Allentown shooting

A woman is hospitalized with critical injuries following a shooting early Sunday morning in the 100 block of Pine Street in Allentown, according to police. Officers with the Allentown Police Department responded…

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Allentown man sets house ablaze as cops rush to rescue

Allentown officers rescue man in crisis from burning home, three hospitalized

One dead, two injured after early morning shooting in Allentown

Glitter bandit taunts Allentown cops with cryptic note

Allentown police renew appeal for information in 2006 murder of Robert Edwards

Pedestrian dies after being struck on South Fourth Street in Allentown

Allentown woman stabs man in hand during domestic dispute

Bomb threat sparks lockdown at Allentown high school

Two juveniles arrested following bomb threat at Allentown high school

Juvenile charged with terroristic threats after Allentown scare

Allentown police charge student after false bomb threat at Trexler Middle School

Two pedestrians injured after 71-year-old in SUV crashes into Allentown farmers market

Motorcyclist dies after high-speed crash on Tilghman Street in Allentown

Allentown police hunt 31-year-old wanted in child sex assault case

Fatal Suitland crash leaves driver dead on Allentown Road

Bethlehem man arrested in Allentown knife incident, charged with assault and threats

South Whitehall man arrested in fatal Allentown shooting, faces homicide charges

Man shot near 7th and Chew in Allentown, police say investigation ongoing

Man shot near 7th and Chew in Allentown, police say investigation ongoing

Woman critically injured in early morning Allentown shooting

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